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Doing ball joints tomorrow
cordes Offline
Junior Member
#1
I will be attempting to replace my ball joints tomorrow. I have read throught the threads on the subject, and I feel that this is my problem. It will be my first attempt at such a feat, but I feel fairly confident that I can get it done. Any last minute tips would be greatly appreciated.

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88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
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Harvs Offline
Senior Member
#2
Its not that bad, it took me a couple hours. You have to rent a ball joint press at autozone to get them out and in.
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Pete D Offline
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#3
Have you checked th ewear indicators on the bottom of th eball joints?
Pete Dunham


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cordes Offline
Junior Member
#4
Quote:Originally posted by Pete D:
Have you checked th ewear indicators on the bottom of th eball joints?

Yes, I have, and it would indicate that they are badly worn. I rented the ball joint press yesterday from autozone, so I guess I will be all set this afternoon. Thanks guys.



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88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
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philS Offline
Senior Member
#5
If you're planning on taking the control arms off too, remove / reinstall the balljoints while the arms are still attached to the car -- this makes it much easier.

Also, you will have to apply quite a bit of pressure to the press. If you can, grab a hollow bar big enough to fit over the end of the press arm, that way you can get much more leverage.

After it seems you can't tighten the press any more, keep tightening and eventually the balljoint will make a loud pop as it is pressed out.

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cordes Offline
Junior Member
#6
Well it took forever, but I finally got the job done. Just a few thing I must put back together, and I will be all set. Thanks to all for you help.

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88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
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